Conservation professionals

Official visa salary requirements and eligibility data for 2026.

Going Rate (Annual)

£30,800

Based on 37.5 hour week

Hourly Rate

£15.79

Minimum per hour

Visa Eligibility for Conservation professionals

To be sponsored as a Conservation professionals (SOC 2141) on a Skilled Worker visa, your employer must pay you whichever is HIGHER:

AThe General Threshold: £38,700
BThe Going Rate for this job: £30,800

Verdict: You must be paid at least £38,700 per year (assuming 37.5 hour week).

Can I be paid less?

New Entrant Discount

If you are under 26, a recent graduate, or in professional training, you can be paid 70% of the going rate.

New Minimum: £30,960

Immigration Salary List

This job is not on the shortage list, so no specific shortage discount applies unless you are a New Entrant.

Disclaimer: This data is for guidance only. Home Office rules change frequently. Always verify specific requirements with a qualified immigration adviser.